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European stocks make gains with US jobs data in focus

UK manufacturing data shows unexpected jump in activity in August

European stocks make gains with US jobs data in focus

European stocks advanced for a third straight session on Friday, kicking off September in an upbeat mood as investors waited for the latest US jobs report to gauge the next move from the Federal Reserve, MarketWatch reports.

The Stoxx Europe 600 index gained 0.4% to 375.47, setting it on track for a 0.4% rise for the week.

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